KENNEDY v. LODGE

No. CV-12-0221-AP/EL.

281 P.3d 488 (2012)

JILL KENNEDY, an individual and qualified elector, Plaintiff/Appellee, v. Joseph LODGE, an individual, Real Party in Interest, The Honorable Carl Taylor, Matt Ryan, Elizabeth Archuleta, Lena Fowler and Mandy Metzger, The Duly Elected or Appointed Members of the Coconino County Board of Supervisors, who are Named Solely in their Official Capacity; Wendy Escoffier, Clerk of the Board of Supervisors, Who is named Solely in her Official Capacity; The Coconino County Board of Supervisors; The Honorable Candace D. Owens, The Duly Elected Coconino County Recorder, Who is Named Solely in her Official Capacity, and The Honorable Patty Hansen, The Duly Appointed Coconino County Election Administrator, Who is Named Solely in her Official Capacity, Defendants/Appellants.

Supreme Court of Arizona, In Division.

August 8, 2012.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Williams, Zinman, & Parham, P.C. By Scott E. Williams , Mark B. Zinman , Melissa A. Parham , Scottsdale, Attorneys for Jill Kennedy.

Coppersmith, Schermer, & Brockelman, PLC By Andrew S. Gordon , Roopali Hardin Desai , Phoenix, Attorneys for Joseph Lodge.


OPINION

BERCH, Chief Justice.

¶ 1 On June 27, 2012, we issued an order affirming the superior court's judgment that nominating petitions designating the office sought as "Superior Court," without specifying the office and division number, did not substantially comply with A.R.S. §§ 16-314 (Supp.2011), -331, and -333 (2006). This opinion explains our reasoning.

I. FACTS AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY

¶ 2 Joseph Lodge is a judge...

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